- – — Zuko sighed, wondering how on earth how to make his daughter understand
she couldn’t just go off on her own into the city. It was dangerous, and if any
thug or mercenary recognize her outside….let’s just say he had an idea of
what could happen.
❝I think I’ve been too lenient,” Zuko says, more to himself. He faces
Noriko again. “Fine, if you want to learn the hardway….”
Noriko, you’re grounded."
” What? But—- “
If ever there were a time to take her father
seriously, this would be it. He hadn’t even
chosen to call her by her nickname, and
for whatever reason, nothing scared her
more. But her heart was already set, and
the steam was rising so quickly, she had no
time to calm it back to a simmer...
” You can’t ground me! I’m a princess!
And a very capable one who can take
care of herself just fine! If you don’t let
me go, then – then I’m going to get
there myself. Maybe then you’ll learn
to trust me – for once. “